Synonyms of leading lady

leading lady

noun

as in leading man

Related Words

• leading man
• principal
• headliner
• star
• superstar
• lead
• star turn
• starlet
• ingenue
• costar
• coprincipal

Dissimilar Words

• extra
• supernumerary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leading lady

LaPlaca also reveals she was seriously considered to become the Bachelorette herself — a twist that nearly turned the longtime producer into the franchise’s leading lady. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

This portrayal was rare in the early 2000s and prompted a shift in audience expectations, as people began to consider the different ways a leading lady could, or should, look. — Karla Cote, Variety, 15 June 2026

Kilpatrick is Deborah’s peer, though our leading lady would probably prefer to not have any of those, though her aesthetic is not one that Ava’s boss understands. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

The pair ultimately found their leading lady — relative newcomer Deva Cassel, daughter of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci — in Italy. — Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026